Archives by: theparentpal

Hidden Identity

Life comes fast like a game of dodgeball and at times I do well Dodging the issues that are thrown left and right until I look up and realize, it’s me against the world Here I am, all by myself in what as a child used to be my favorite game. But as I grew […]

Overcoming my Kryptonite

Every superhero has a kryptonite and I’ve finally been able to pinpoint what mine is; I-N-T-E-R-N-A-L-I-Z-A-T-I-O-N. Is that a word? I’m not exactly sure. But what I’m trying to say is that I tend to internalize everything! No exaggeration. It’s just like the saying goes, “I am my own worst enemy.” Can you relate? Whenever I […]

Cherishing the Moments…….(kinda)

Nothing like a good ‘ol snow day to bond with two kids under the age of 12. Picture this, waking up to random yelling and inquiries at 5:30am, “Is it time to wake up yet?” “I’m not sleepy anymore!” Are we going to school?” “Are you going to work?” “Moooommmyy!!!I’m hungry!” “Can I get some […]

Continuing the Dream…..

My brother greeted me early this morning via telephone call and an invitation to a day of service. So my day went like this……. After enjoying a cup of coffee and a warm welcome, the keynote speaker took the stage of the USC Upstate Readiness Center. She was a 30 something, Caucasian woman with curly hair […]